Valerie STAFFORD

Valerie STAFFORD

Valerie STAFFORD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2001.


STAFFORD, Valerie
After a brief illness with cancer, passed away peacefully at 68 years of age on March 27, 2001, surrounded by her family, in the Trillium Health Centre. Val will always be lovingly remembered by Rod, her husband of 49 wonderful years; her daughters and 'sons', Wendy and Ralph Fyfe, Karen and Mike Vukets and Shelley and Pete McGrann; her precious grandchildren Brendon, Richard, Jordan, Janice, Christy, Brett and Karlee; her sisters Sheila (Bill) Povey of Lethbridge and Cheryl (Brian) Gash of Taber; and many other dear relatives and friends. The family has truly appreciated the tremendous support received from our many friends. Also thanks to the nurses and doctorS for their kind and caring attention. Respecting Val's wishes, the family will not be holding a memorial service. Donations may be made to the Trillium Health Centre Foundation for Cancer Care, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1B8 or a charity of your choice.

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